Find the Equation of the Line with the Given Slope $m = 9 , b = - 5$

question 73

Multiple Choice

Find the equation of the line with the given slope and y intercept. $m = 9 , b = - 5$

• A) \(y = 9 x - 5\)
• B) \(y = 5 x + 9\)
• C) \(y = - 9 x + 5\)
• D) \(y = 9 x + 5\)
• E) \(y = 5 x - 9\)

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